4Rs v. 5Es

The 4Rs and the 5Es are two different schools of thought on how parents help their children better deal with health issues/problems. Which one are you subscribed to and which one do you prefer?

The common parental condition toward children is:

The 4Rs:
Rant
Rave
Rescue (Preventing children from making mistakes)
Remind

The less subscribed to path of parents who want to help their children is:

The 5Es:Experience: The road to wisdom is paved with mistakes. Mistakes made early in life are far more “affordable” than mistakes made later in life.Example: Kids learn far more from the examples we set than from the lectures we give.Empathy: Empathy allows kids to learn from their mistakes. Anger allows them to blame us for their problems.Encouragement:

False praise can lead to disrespect

Use questions, not statements.

No: “Good Job! I’m so proud!”

Yes: “Good Job! I bet you’re really proud of yourself. How do you feel?”